Resume Toolkit
2024-03-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Computer Essentials
2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-22 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Program, In-Person

Need a tune-up or a complete skill-up of your computer skills?

Get exactly what you need with Job Junction in our small, inclusive workshop setting. Workshops include Computer Basics, Email and Cloud Basics, MS Word, MS Excel, and Digital Literacy.

Transferable Skills
2024-03-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Many job seekers struggle to identify their skills, or understanding how they can be applied to new work in different ways. This workshop will change and expand the way you think about your skills by understanding that they can come from any area or aspect of our lives.

Skills Development Program
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar

The SD Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, helping them obtain the skills training they need to find new employment. Participants in this webinar will receive the opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

Hidden Job Market
2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-22 16:00, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 2024-04-05 16:00, 2024-04-15 09:00 - 2024-04-16 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Statistics show that only about 15% to 20% of jobs available in Nova Scotia are openly advertised. If you are struggling to break into this market, you will want to expand your job search into the remaining 80% to 85%, commonly referred to as the Hidden Job Market. This two-day workshop explores why the Hidden Job Market exists, and how effective networking strategies can help you unlock those opportunities.

Ace the Interview
2024-03-25 09:00 - 2024-03-26 16:00, 2024-04-11 09:00 - 2024-04-12 16:00, 2024-04-25 09:00 - 2024-04-26 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

This two-day workshop will give insights into the approaches and techniques that you can use to prepare for and ace your next job interview. By the end of the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to conduct a mock interview and receive immediate feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

OWL (Older Wiser Labourforce)
2024-03-25 09:00 - 2024-04-26 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Program, Hybrid

OWL is a 5-week employment readiness / job search workshop designed to assist mature job seekers 45+ who are returning to workplace, searching for a new job or career options.

Job Search Club
2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada
Offsite Sessions

Looking for a job? Come to the Job Junction Job Search Club for job-search support, including resume and interview assistance, networking tips, and much more. Our certified career development practitioners will be on hand to guide you in your job search at no cost! The sessions are drop-in, so no need to sign up!

Resume Writing
2024-03-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

This workshop will give you the opportunity to brush up on the trends in resume theory, analyze job postings for better tailoring/customization and explore ways you can better market yourself to employers. After completion of this full day workshop, participants will get the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 follow up session with a facilitator to receive individualized feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

Job Junction Closed
2024-03-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Holidays/Closures

Job Junction is closed today, all day.

Career Planning
2024-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Career planning is an ongoing process that we all undergo as our personal vision changes throughout our lifetime. Throughout the course of this full day workshop, you will be guided through a variety of assessments, discussions and explorations that will help kickstart your career decision making process. Virtual participants are recommended to join Zoom from a laptop for the best possible experience.

Job Fair Prep Sessions
2024-04-09 10:00 - 23:30, 2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Get ready for the HRM Spring Job Fair! Learn how to make the most of the two days. Join us to prepare for the best possible experience with Job Junction.

We offer 2 sessions: April 9th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Choose to participate in person at Job Junction or virtually on Teams. The choice is yours. Call 902-455-9675 or email contact@jobjunction.ca to sign up today.

Cover Letter
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

You have written a good resume. You are ready to submit then realize the application requests for a Cover Letter. Cover Letters give you an opportunity to make your best pitch on paper when applying to jobs. In this half day workshop, we will cover how to embrace the storytelling process to set yourself apart and convince employers that you are the best candidate for the job you are applying to. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

LYNK (Leverage Your New Knowledge)
2024-04-29 09:00 - 2024-05-10 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Program, Virtual

Graduating from school? Considering a gap year? Worried about job prospects now that you completed your college or university degree? Make the transition from student to your career with LYNK: Leverage Your New Knowledge.

Over the course of the program, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge in:

Career Discovery

Storytelling for Personal Branding

Hidden Job Market

Networking

Value Based Career Design

Ace the interview

Personality Dimensions- Job Search Guide

Resume and Cover Letter
